Buyer / Purchaser – Industrial Products & EPC Sourcing

Buyer / Purchaser – Industrial Products & EPC Sourcing

Company

Vortexen Dynamics Industrial Solutions

Location

Kochi, Kerala

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Mode

Office-Based

Industry

Oil & Gas | EPC | Industrial Trading | Power | Nuclear | Marine | Construction

About Vortexen

Vortexen Dynamics Industrial Solutions is an industrial engineering, contracting and trading company supporting clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India.

Our business activities include

Passive Fire Protection

Protective Coatings & Linings

Industrial Products & Equipment Trading

OEM Representation

Oil & Gas and EPC Project Support

Power & Utility Projects

Nuclear Sector Support

Marine & Offshore

Industrial Maintenance and Project Services

We are expanding our procurement and sourcing operation from our Kochi office and are looking for a highly commercial and result-oriented Buyer / Purchaser.

Job Objective

The Buyer / Purchaser will be responsible for sourcing industrial products, equipment, materials and services against enquiries received from customers, EPC contractors, ADNOC-related projects, utilities, government entities and industrial clients.

This is not only a purchase-order processing role.

The person must be able to

Receive enquiry → Understand requirement → Find manufacturers/suppliers → Obtain quotations → Negotiate → Prepare comparison → Support quotation submission → Follow up supplier → Support order execution.

Key Responsibilities1. Industrial Sourcing

Source industrial products, equipment, spare parts and materials from UAE, India, Europe, USA, China and other international markets.

Identify manufacturers, OEMs, distributors and authorized suppliers.

Source products even when Vortexen does not have an existing supplier.

Find technically equivalent alternatives where permitted.

Develop multiple sourcing options for every important enquiry.

RFQ & Enquiry Management

Review RFQs, BOQs, specifications, drawings, datasheets and technical requirements.

Understand customer requirements before sending supplier enquiries.

Send RFQs to appropriate manufacturers and suppliers.

Obtain technical and commercial quotations within the required deadline.

Maintain complete enquiry and supplier follow-up records.

Tender & EPC Support

Support sourcing requirements related to

ADNOC projects

Oil & Gas EPC contractors

Power and utility companies

Nuclear projects

DEWA / SEWA / TAQA-related requirements

Marine and offshore projects

Construction and infrastructure

Industrial plants and maintenance projects

Monitor tender and sourcing requirements and ensure quotations are received before bid deadlines.

Supplier Development

Identify new manufacturers and suppliers.

Verify supplier credibility.

Develop relationships with OEMs and distributors.

Negotiate pricing, discounts, payment terms and delivery.

Request dealership or project authorization where required.

Maintain an approved supplier database.

Commercial Negotiation

Negotiate

Purchase price

Distributor discounts

Project pricing

Payment terms

Delivery schedules

Freight

Incoterms

Warranty

Validity

Minimum order quantities

Manufacturer authorization

Technical documentation

The objective is not simply to obtain a quotation.

The objective is to obtain the best technically compliant offer with maximum commercial margin for Vortexen.

Technical & Commercial Comparison

Prepare clear comparison sheets covering

Manufacturer

Brand

Country of origin

Technical compliance

Unit price

Total price

Delivery

Payment terms

Warranty

Freight

Incoterms

Validity

Deviations

Vortexen expected margin

Escalate technical deviations before quotation submission.

Procurement & Order Execution

After receiving an order

Obtain final supplier quotation.

Negotiate final pricing.

Prepare purchase request / purchase order.

Coordinate payment requirements.

Monitor manufacturing and delivery.

Coordinate shipping and logistics teams.

Track documentation.

Follow up until materials are delivered successfully.

OEM & Manufacturer Development

Identify manufacturers that may benefit from Vortexen representation in

UAE

Saudi Arabia

GCC

Potential opportunities should be shared with the Vortexen Sales and Business Development team for OEM representation discussions.

Products You May Be Required to Source

The role is not limited to one product category.

Typical requirements may include

Valves

Pumps

Pipes

Fittings

Flanges

Gaskets

Fasteners

Instrumentation

Electrical products

Mechanical products

PPE

Safety products

Steel products

Industrial consumables

Fire protection products

Coatings

Sealants

Industrial chemicals

Maintenance products

Spare parts

OEM equipment and components

Marine products

Power plant materials

Oil & Gas equipment

The candidate must be comfortable sourcing new and unfamiliar products.

Candidate RequirementsMandatory

Minimum 2–5 years experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer, Industrial Sourcing or Supply Chain.

Experience sourcing industrial or engineering products.

Strong internet-based supplier and manufacturer research skills.

Good commercial negotiation ability.

Ability to understand technical RFQs and specifications.

Good Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong written English.

Ability to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously.

Strong follow-up discipline.

Ability to work under tender deadlines.

Strongly Preferred

Experience with any of the following will be an advantage

Oil & Gas

EPC

ADNOC-related sourcing

Industrial trading

Power

Utilities

Marine

Mechanical products

Electrical products

Instrumentation

MRO

Construction materials

International procurement

Import/export

OEM sourcing

Who We Do NOT Want

This position may not be suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to

Routine local purchasing

Administrative PO processing

Office consumables procurement

Vendor data entry only

Waiting for existing suppliers to provide quotations

We need someone who can actively find suppliers when no supplier is known.

Performance KPIs

Performance will be measured on results.

Key